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Where does the abdominal pain localize depend on?
Where does the abdominal pain localize depend on?
- The duration of the pain
- The type of food eaten
- The embryologic origin of the organ (correct)
- The patient's age
Which condition accounts for 28% of cases of acute abdominal pain?
Which condition accounts for 28% of cases of acute abdominal pain?
- Acute appendicitis (correct)
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Pancreatitis
- Acute cholecystitis
What organ region does hindgut pain typically localize to?
What organ region does hindgut pain typically localize to?
- Umbilicus
- Hypogastric region (correct)
- Epigastrium
- Chest area
What type of pain is localized to the dermatome above the site of the stimulus?
What type of pain is localized to the dermatome above the site of the stimulus?
What is the percentage of cases accounted for by Non-Specific Acute Abdominal Pain?
What is the percentage of cases accounted for by Non-Specific Acute Abdominal Pain?
Which condition accounts for 3% of cases of acute abdominal pain?
Which condition accounts for 3% of cases of acute abdominal pain?
What is indicated by Cullen's sign?
What is indicated by Cullen's sign?
Which sign is characterized by severe left shoulder pain?
Which sign is characterized by severe left shoulder pain?
Which sign involves hyperextension of the right hip causing abdominal pain?
Which sign involves hyperextension of the right hip causing abdominal pain?
What condition is associated with Grey-Turner's sign?
What condition is associated with Grey-Turner's sign?
What condition presents with local Right Iliac Fossa tenderness?
What condition presents with local Right Iliac Fossa tenderness?
Which medical condition is characterized by an abrupt interruption of inspiration on palpation of the right upper quadrant?
Which medical condition is characterized by an abrupt interruption of inspiration on palpation of the right upper quadrant?
What would be the best initial management for a 35-year-old male with acute abdominal pain, distension, and vomiting, along with tachycardia and abdominal rigidity?
What would be the best initial management for a 35-year-old male with acute abdominal pain, distension, and vomiting, along with tachycardia and abdominal rigidity?
What is the best initial investigation for a 40-year-old female presenting with severe pain in RUQ with radiation to the back and vomiting, along with mild tenderness in RUQ?
What is the best initial investigation for a 40-year-old female presenting with severe pain in RUQ with radiation to the back and vomiting, along with mild tenderness in RUQ?
In a 65-year-old male with thinning of urinary stream, intermittency, lower abdominal pain, and suprapubic distension, what is likely to be found on per rectal examination?
In a 65-year-old male with thinning of urinary stream, intermittency, lower abdominal pain, and suprapubic distension, what is likely to be found on per rectal examination?
Following right hemicolectomy for a cecal mass, a patient develops abdominal distension, bilious vomiting, and multiple air fluid levels on X-ray abdomen on postoperative day 7. What is the most probable cause?
Following right hemicolectomy for a cecal mass, a patient develops abdominal distension, bilious vomiting, and multiple air fluid levels on X-ray abdomen on postoperative day 7. What is the most probable cause?
Which condition is characterized by rigidity in the abdomen, indicating tense and board-like abdominal muscles?
Which condition is characterized by rigidity in the abdomen, indicating tense and board-like abdominal muscles?
Which of the following investigations would NOT be useful in assessing a patient post right hemicolectomy with symptoms of abdominal distension and bilious vomiting?
Which of the following investigations would NOT be useful in assessing a patient post right hemicolectomy with symptoms of abdominal distension and bilious vomiting?
What is the likely cause of suprapubic pain associated with acute urinary retention?
What is the likely cause of suprapubic pain associated with acute urinary retention?
Which condition is typically associated with epigastric pain and a history of previous episodes of Acute Pancreatitis?
Which condition is typically associated with epigastric pain and a history of previous episodes of Acute Pancreatitis?
What symptom may be present in patients with Mesenteric Adenitis that can help differentiate it from Acute Appendicitis?
What symptom may be present in patients with Mesenteric Adenitis that can help differentiate it from Acute Appendicitis?
In a thin or malnourished patient with visible peristalsis during palpation, which condition should be considered?
In a thin or malnourished patient with visible peristalsis during palpation, which condition should be considered?
Which condition can potentially cause urinary symptoms such as ureteric colic and UTIs?
Which condition can potentially cause urinary symptoms such as ureteric colic and UTIs?
In a 45-year-old male experiencing acute pain in the epigastrium radiating to the back after an alcohol binge and severe vomiting, which statement is true regarding serum lipase and serum amylase?
In a 45-year-old male experiencing acute pain in the epigastrium radiating to the back after an alcohol binge and severe vomiting, which statement is true regarding serum lipase and serum amylase?
In acute cholecystitis, pain in the right shoulder is classified as:
In acute cholecystitis, pain in the right shoulder is classified as:
Regarding duodenal ulcer perforation, which statement is accurate about erect chest X-ray and detecting air under the diaphragm?
Regarding duodenal ulcer perforation, which statement is accurate about erect chest X-ray and detecting air under the diaphragm?
Which of the following statements about pain characteristics in acute cholecystitis and acute pancreatitis is accurate?
Which of the following statements about pain characteristics in acute cholecystitis and acute pancreatitis is accurate?
Based on the X-ray abdomen provided, what condition is most likely indicated?
Based on the X-ray abdomen provided, what condition is most likely indicated?
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